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Whether it''s a cool Cosmopolitan Punch, a sophisticated Sangria Blanco, or a tangy Mojito, there is nothing like a beautifully prepared drink to add flavor and festivity to any social occasion-or to provide a reason to celebrate! A Party Punch served in an elegant bowl, brimming with a…

Mixing your own drinks at home is not only fun but also surprisingly easy. Award-winning mixologist Ben Reed shares his secrets for making the perfect cocktail to suit every taste. Bellini, Brambie, and Purple Haze are among the highlights, as well as nonalcoholic ideas. *The best of the classics…

On the rocks or straight up? With a salt rim or without? However you like your margarita, there is a twist to satisfy in this perfect companion to mixing with that most legendary of spirits-tequila. From roguish beginnings in rural Mexico, tequila now graces the most elegant of cocktail bars…

Mixing your own drinks at home is not only fun but also surprisingly easy. Award-winning mixologist Ben Reed shares his secrets for making the perfect cocktail to suit every taste. Bellini, Brambie, and Purple Haze are among the highlights, as well as nonalcoholic ideas. *The best of the classics…

The glamour of the cocktail comes to life in this collection of authentic recipes from the 20s and 30s. Prohibition in the United States began in 1920 and cocktails became the height of fashion. The underground Speakeasy grew in popularity and strong flavours were used to mask the taste of…

The Cocktail Hour celebrates those irresistible concoctions that have graced the world''s best bars for decades, providing the inspiration you need to create fabulous cocktails at home. Award-winning bartender and bestselling author Ben Reed brings you an indispensable collection of recipes, from…

Whether consumed in celebration, imbibed in haste, or sipped and savored, drunk on their own or with a chaser, shots never fail to hit the spot. Here, Ben Reed provides a wide variety of simply irresistible shot recipes. Knock back a Kamikaze--a shooter with a kick of vodka and a lick of fresh…

The unavoidable downside to an evening spent enjoying your favorite cocktails is the dreaded hangover the following day. One would think that in this day and age, someone would have developed the technology to counteract nausea, lethargy, and nagging headaches. Sadly not. Ben Reed-bestselling…

The martini is the most iconic of cocktails. Dating back over 100 years, its devotees include world leaders, renowned writers and dashing actors. A martini, perfectly presented in a classic stemmed glass complete with olive garnish, can mark the holder as a connoisseur of fine taste, and can add…

People everywhere are drinking tequila -- from the best-known brands to the rarer tequilas revered by connoisseurs. As the most popular tequila cocktail, the margarita has survived numerous nips and tucks to retain its fierce identity. In Margaritas and Other Tequila Cocktails, Ben Reed reveals…

Making drinks in bulk doesn''t need to be a daunting task. Ben Reed''s intimate gathering of "Party Cocktails" explains that the secret of serving the perfect cocktail is simply great preparation. Keep things uncomplicated--stick to a range of three of four drinks and serve those made with just a…